October 20, 2010

Don’t Mess with Bill Clinton

A new Gallup poll found that voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who campaigns with Bill Clinton rather than President Barack Obama. Conversely, a voter is less likely to vote for a candidate who shows up with Obama.

Gallup reports:

Former President Bill Clinton has the potential to do more good for Democratic candidates on whose behalf he campaigns than does President Barack Obama. The net positive impact of Clinton’s campaigning among Democratic registered voters is +48, while the number is a slightly lower +42 for Obama. Clinton, however, has a significantly more positive impact than Obama does among independents -- and among Republicans.